Enrollment
473
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Mockingbird Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mockingbird Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317590001541
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mockingbird Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools.
- #106 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mockingbird Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mockingbird Elementary School ranks #106 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Ralston Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317590001541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mockingbird Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mockingbird Elementary School
Mockingbird Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Nebraska schools and 25% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 57.5% of students qualify for free meals, 86% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 473 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #46, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (23%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ralston Public Schools spends $12,318 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students) and Ralston Middle School (488 students) alongside Mockingbird Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mockingbird Elementary School compares
Mockingbird Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 86% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 23.0%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Mockingbird Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ralston Public Schools, which includes Mockingbird Elementary School.
$12,318
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.8%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mockingbird Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blumfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildewood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mockingbird Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mockingbird Elementary School
How many students attend Mockingbird Elementary School?
Mockingbird Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mockingbird Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mockingbird Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mockingbird Elementary School?
57.5% of students at Mockingbird Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mockingbird Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mockingbird Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mockingbird Elementary School?
Mockingbird Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mockingbird Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Mockingbird Elementary School ranks #106 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
Is Mockingbird Elementary School a good school?
Mockingbird Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ralston Public Schools?
Besides Mockingbird Elementary School, Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students), Ralston Middle School (488 students), and Blumfield Elementary School (373 students). See the Ralston Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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